justice123
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Missouri
I was pulled over for speeding. Officer clocked me at 90mph, but wouldn't show me radar (said he erased it already). I was driving home from hospital I work at 100miles away. Date set for August 25, but he said to call court if I need to change it. I want to contest the ticket because I didn't think I was going that fast (I was following traffic), and I have to show up anyway because it was 90 and greater.
When I called the court, they said the judge was from another county and would not allow continuance. She said I could plead guilty over the phone and pay $225 with 3 points, and if I didn't show up there would be a warrant for my arrest. When I said that it's too late to notify my hospital to find a doctor to cover, they said basically "too bad, that's the judges rule."
When I said I felt that was unfair, they said my only option is to hire a lawyer who can file a motion for continuance and in that case it was likely. When I asked why can't I do that myself, they said that was the rule of the court.
This seems unfair to me, is there anything else I can do?
I was pulled over for speeding. Officer clocked me at 90mph, but wouldn't show me radar (said he erased it already). I was driving home from hospital I work at 100miles away. Date set for August 25, but he said to call court if I need to change it. I want to contest the ticket because I didn't think I was going that fast (I was following traffic), and I have to show up anyway because it was 90 and greater.
When I called the court, they said the judge was from another county and would not allow continuance. She said I could plead guilty over the phone and pay $225 with 3 points, and if I didn't show up there would be a warrant for my arrest. When I said that it's too late to notify my hospital to find a doctor to cover, they said basically "too bad, that's the judges rule."
When I said I felt that was unfair, they said my only option is to hire a lawyer who can file a motion for continuance and in that case it was likely. When I asked why can't I do that myself, they said that was the rule of the court.
This seems unfair to me, is there anything else I can do?